Q7. “Acts of disloyalty by security personnel undermine the moral fabric of the nation”. Comment. How can character-building be institutionalised in security forces?
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: TH
Why the question
NIA arrests CRPF jawan on charges of ‘spying for Pakistan’.Key Demand of the question
The question requires examining how disloyalty by security personnel impacts national ethics and proposing institutional reforms to promote character-building within such forces.Structure of the Answer:
Introduction
Briefly introduce the ethical responsibility and trust placed on security personnel and how betrayal undermines national integrity.Body
- Explain how disloyalty erodes public trust, threatens national security, and violates constitutional and institutional ethics.
- Suggest institutional mechanisms like ethics training, psychological screening, mentorship programmes, and value-based leadership to instil character in security forces.
Conclusion
Conclude with a forward-looking note on the strategic importance of ethics in ensuring internal security and national unity.
